HOBO Data Logger Overview Scott Ellis Onset Computer Corp
Topics Company Overview List of measurements Where loggers are used Data Logger Platform Overview Questions 2
Company Overview A World Leader in Data Loggers Founded in 1981 125 employees Over 2 million HOBO data loggers sold 3
Company Overview Sole business focus on data logging & monitoring Pioneered first under-$100 temperature logger the original HOBO Manufactured in the USA Technical Support from 8AM to 8PM EST. 4
Onset Markets Energy Management Field Research Water Management 5
Topics Company Overview List of measurements Where loggers are used Data Logger Platform Overview Questions 6
What is a Data Logger? A measurement tool containing a microprocessor, memory and sensors for measuring and recording one or more variables over time. 7
Building Performance Monitoring I just think the only way we are really going to get to the point we need to get to is to start collecting the real data. Garry Brown New York Public Service Commission 8
Data-Driven Energy Management Rapidly deploy loggers wherever data is needed Quickly establish energy baselines Easily identify building performance issues Accurately verify cost-saving guarantees Take the guesswork out of energy management 9
Data Logger Measurements Environmental Temperature Relative humidity C02 Air velocity VOCs Energy/Power kw & kwh Power Factor AC/DC current AC/DC voltage Differential pressure Gauge pressure Time-of-Use Light On/Off Motor On/Off State changes Occupancy/Light Water/Moisture Water temperature Water level Conductivity Salinity Water flow Soil Moisture Leaf Wetness Weather Temp/RH PAR Light intensity Rainfall Wind speed & direction Solar radiation Other 4-20mA signals Pulse signals 0-24V signals 10
Renewable energy systems monitoring Common Uses for Data Loggers Building Commissioning Demand Response Green Roof performance Occupancy comfort monitoring HVAC systems monitoring Site-specific weather monitoring Doors open/closed Water use monitoring Equipment Scheduling Light/Occupancy Monitoring Power monitoring 11
Topics Company Overview List of measurements Where loggers are used Data Logger Platform Overview Questions 12
Data Logger Platforms How do you want to get your data? Standalone Data Loggers Short-term trend logging with manual offload Wireless Sensors Short-range centralized data collection Web-Based Systems Long-range wireless Internet access 13
Data Logger Software HOBOware Graphing & Analysis Easy and fast logger set up for all HOBO data loggers Quickly batch-configure and readout hundreds of loggers Presentation quality graphics View data in graph and/or tabular form Easy file management Simple export to MS Excel Windows & Macintosh compatible 14
Data Logger Platforms Standalone Data Loggers Short-term trend logging with manual offload 15
Standalone Data loggers Simple and quick to deploy Inexpensive Highly portable and reusable Internal and external sensors LCD for visual feedback Larger memory for longer deployments/fewer site visits Measurements: Temperature & Temp/RH Time-of-Use (lights/occupancy/motors) Energy/Power 16
NEW Plug Load Data Logger Compact, Rugged Design 8-logged data channels (TRMS Volts, TRMS Amps, Watts, kwh, VA, VAR, PF and battery) User-selectable Min, Max, Average Statistical Logging LCD Display with Lexan protective window Meter Mode Displays real-time variables when not logging data Resettable energy-usage meter (in kwh) on the LCD. Battery powered when not connected to mains 1 Watt Resolution at < 1% 4 Mbytes of internal storage (1.4 million measurements) 6.99kHz chip sampling rate Available in July < $250 17
Reducing Compressed Air Waste Stand-alone Data Loggers- Case Study Challenge: Identify leaks in compressed air systems in industrial plant Compressed air used for all production equipment Reduce energy waste from three 1,250-horsepower compressors that run 24/7 Complex leakage monitoring systems are costly 18
Reducing Compressed Air Waste Stand-alone Data Loggers- Case Study Solution: Multi-channel HOBO loggers tracked individual production tools to pinpoint problems Compressed air flow meters connected to logger to measure cubic feet per minute (CFM) HOBOware and Excel data analysis of anomalies in the system 19
Reducing Compressed Air Waste Stand-alone Data Loggers- Case Study Results: Loss of 20 to 30 CFM discovered due to leaks Worst compressed air leaks identified and repaired producing a 10 CFM decrease in waste Facility saved $2.24 for every CFM of High Pressure air Also identified over-cycling which can shorten equipment lifespan HOBO loggers now a standard operating procedure at the plant 20
Data Logger Platforms Wireless Sensors Short-range centralized data collection 21
Wireless Sensor Networks HOBO ZW Series Wide Range of Measurements Scalability 100 nodes/network Self-Healing Network More than a sensor - Onboard Buffer Memory Alarm capabilities Advanced network management software 22
Network System Components Data Node Router Receiver Records data measured by internal and external sensors Battery Powered 1 yr @ 15 min logging interval Dual purpose Data/ Router node when AC powered Provides connectivity to other nodes Range extenders that expand the reach of the wireless network Always AC powered with battery backup Either dedicated routers or Data Nodes acting as Data/Router nodes Central hub to collect and store data Bridge between network and software Stores network information and sends commands to nodes AC powered or USB with battery backup 23
How does it work? ZW-008 Power & Energy Measurements ZW-007 Temp, RH &CO2 ZW-003 Temp and RH Router Computer Receiver ZW-005 Temperature and Water flow Router ZW-001 Temperature ZW-006; External sensors to reach remote points Data Node Router Dual Purpose 24
Software HOBONode Manager Utility within HOBOware Pro Easy network setup and monitoring Near real-time graphing Easy alarm set up Network Map feature for visual representation of all nodes and network connections Requires a computer capable of running HOBOnode Manager 25
Software HOBONode Manager Alarms Easily configure both sensor and system alarms Get notified via text messages, email Automated Data Delivery Data forwarded to FTP site or email address at regular intervals CSV format: Easy integration with 3 rd party programs HOBOware format: Analyze data on other machines running HOBOware Pro 26
Lighting System Audit Wireless Data Nodes - Case Study Challenge: Reduce energy use in 800,000 sq. ft. warehouse Collect data for $1M proposal to replace lights 27
Lighting System Audit Wireless Data Nodes - Case Study Solution: HOBO wireless data nodes installed to measure AC current, temp, and RH Nodes mounted at a 13-foot height to achieve a 300-foot transmission range 28
Results: Centralized collection of data from multiple points Scalable network across large facility No interference with other RF signals used at the facility Plans for future HVAC monitoring with wireless nodes Lighting System Audit Wireless Data Nodes - Case Study 29
Data Logger Platforms Web-Based Systems Long-range wireless Internet access 30
Data Logger Systems Web-based Monitoring Systems Remote monitoring systems with cellular/wi-fi/ethernet communications Versatile platform use for indoor energy monitoring, or outdoor weather monitoring Rapid deployment Wide range of plug-and-play sensors Alarms via text, email 31
Software HOBOlink Web-based Display/Readout Remote system management capabilities Set up and manage alarm notifications over the web Schedule automated delivery of exported data files Analyze data faster with custom export capabilities Web Services interface Direct Data Access or Third Party Energy Monitoring Software 32
Web Monitoring Direct Data Access or Third Party Energy Monitoring Software Seamless data integration with custom software applications Supports the Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) and Representational State Transfer (REST) architecture Data can be fetched through the web services either in CSV format or SensorML (Sensor Model Language) format 33
The Convenience of Web-Based Monitoring 34
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Building Commissioning with the U30 5 U30 WiFi 45 kwh transducers Short Term Goals reduce overall energy costs Projected $125K saving in year 1 Long Term Goal Create an energy challenge Bill departments for energy use Implement Dashboard 36
Topics Company Overview List of measurements Where loggers are used Data Logger Platform Overview Summary Questions 37
Onset Data Logger Summary Broadest range and most flexible data logging tools for short-mid term auditing & commissioning applications. Short range wireless networks to centrally monitor various parameters at numerous measurement locations. Long range wireless monitoring systems for real time remote internet data access. 38
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Scott Ellis, Product Marketing Manager Onset Computer Corp www.onsetcomp.com scott_ellis@onsetcomp.com (800) 564-4377 Twitter: @HOBOdataloggers